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Interviews and Press Coverage of Research Mikel Maria Delgado Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis
Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist
Certified Cat Behavior Consultant – Feline Minds
mmdelgado@ucdavis.edu
mikeldelgado.com
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Interviews February 25, 2020
Wired
“Will your cat eat your corpse?” Briana Flin
https://www.wired.com/story/will-your-cat-eat-your-corpse/
February, 2020
Reader’s Digest
“Do cats know their names?” Morgan Cutolo
https://www.rd.com/advice/pets/do-cats-know-their-names/
January 15, 2020
UC Davis Magazine
“Cat guru.” Jocelyn Anderson
https://magazine.ucdavis.edu/cat-guru/
January 15, 2020
Washington Post
“Compelling new evidence that your cat might eat your corpse.” Karin Brulliard
https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2020/01/15/heres-compelling-evidence-that-your-cat-
might-eat-your-corpse/
December 19, 2019
Catster Magazine
“Top cat names: What to name your new cat.” Annie Butler Shirreffs
https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/top-cat-names-what-to-name-your-new-cat
December 4, 2019
National Geographic
“Are you a cat whisperer? A few special people can read feline expressions.” Carrie Arnold
https://www.nationalgeographic.com.au/animals/are-you-a-cat-whisperer-a-few-special-people-
can-read-feline-expressions.aspx
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November 5, 2019
Slate
“What you should do if you’re a professional football player and a cat runs on the field.” Nick
Green
https://slate.com/culture/2019/11/cat-monday-night-football-giants-cowboys-metlife-stadium-
mnf.html
October, 2019
Fear Free Pets
“What current science tells us about cat play.” Linda Lombardi
https://fearfreepets.com/science-of-cat-play/
September 24, 2019
New York Times
“Cats like people! (Some people, anyway).” Rachel Nuwer
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/24/science/cats-humans-bonding.html
September 23, 2019
Newsweek
“Cats get attached to their owners in the same way dogs and children do.” Kashmira Gander
https://www.newsweek.com/cats-form-secure-attachments-owners-1460689
September 19, 2019
Slate
“My cat won’t stop bringing me the small animals she’s killed.” Nick Greene
https://slate.com/human-interest/2019/09/cat-kills-animals-hunting-gifts-pet-advice.html
July 29, 2019
The Atlantic
“An offbeat approach to bonding with cats.” David A. Graham
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/07/does-my-cat-want-me-lick-her-
back/594988/
July 24, 2019
Gothamist
“The squirrels have a hot tip for you & it's called heat dumping.” Claire Lampen
https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/the-squirrels-have-a-hot-tip-for-you-its-called-heat-
dumping
June 27, 2019
Slate
“My cat tries to escape whenever I open the door.” Nick Greene
https://slate.com/human-interest/2019/06/cat-escape-outdoors-pet-advice.html
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June 22, 2019
New York Times
“Does Fluffy really want to be an adventure cat?” Wudan Yan
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/22/science/cats-leashes-training.html
June 7, 2019
Science Friday
“The secret life of pets.” Ira Flatow
https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/now-playing-the-real-secret-life-of-pets/
June 3, 2019
Fox News Rundown Podcast
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/today-on-fox-news-june-3-2019
April 4, 2019
Gizmodo
“Scientists talked to cats to figure out if they know their own names.” George Dvorsky
https://gizmodo.com/scientists-talked-to-cats-to-figure-out-if-they-know-th-1833785466
March 27, 2019
Mercury News
“New study says cats should work for their food.” Joan Morris
https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/03/27/new-study-says-cats-should-work-for-their-food/
March 14, 2019
Slate
“I’m moving cross-country with a cat. Should we fly or drive?” Nick Greene
https://slate.com/human-interest/2019/03/cat-moving-cross-country-flying-driving-tsa-pet-
advice.html
February 22, 2019
The Atlantic
“Why we think cats are psychopaths.” Sarah Zhang
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/02/cat-psychopaths/583192/
January 16, 2019
Washington Post
“If you think cats are antisocial, maybe it’s you, scientists find.” Karin Brulliard
https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2019/01/16/if-you-think-cats-are-antisocial-maybe-its-
you-scientists-find/?utm_term=.ad4a3aae08c9
January 8, 2019
Oologies Podcast
“Felineology.” Alie Ward
https://www.alieward.com/ologies/felinology
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December 18, 2018
Slate
“There’s no joy in our world when my daughter’s cat visits.” Nick Greene
https://slate.com/human-interest/2018/12/cats-fighting-relationships-holidays-pet-sitting.html
December, 2018
California Magazine
“Go play! You can read this later.” Barry Bergman
https://alumni.berkeley.edu/california-magazine/winter-2018-play/go-play-you-can-read-this-
later
December, 2018
“Bringing up Baby: Raising a kitten to be a great cat.” Joelle Renstrom
Inside Your Cat's Mind 2018, Centennial Publications
November 17, 2018
Live Science
“How do squirrels remember where they buried their nuts?” Emma Bryce
https://www.livescience.com/64104-how-do-squirrels-find-buried-nuts.html
November 14, 2018
Quartz
“In the autumn, squirrels think about nuts so much that it may make their brains bigger.”
https://qz.com/1462091/how-do-squirrels-find-their-nuts-in-the-winter/
November 6, 2018
Slate
“My cat has an eating disorder. What should I do?” Nick Greene
https://slate.com/human-interest/2018/11/cat-eats-clothes-stop-advice.html
November 2018
PBS Nature
“A squirrel’s guide to success.”
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/a-squirrels-guide-to-success-about/16641/
September 11, 2018
KQED: Deep Look
“How kittens go from clueless to cute.” Gabriela Quiros.
https://www.kqed.org/science/1930803/how-kittens-go-from-clueless-to-cute
September 3, 2018
Gizmodo
“Does your cat actually hate you?” Daniel Kolitz
https://gizmodo.com/does-your-cat-actually-hate-you-1828743335?platform=hootsuite
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July 19, 2018
Huffington Post
“How the ‘Cat Lady’ trope came to be.” Kristen Adaway
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/how-cat-lady-trope-came-to-
be_us_5b366690e4b08c3a8f69fe8f?
July 16, 2018
Mental Floss
“10 science-backed tips for getting a cat to like you.”
http://mentalfloss.com/article/549585/science-backed-tips-for-getting-a-cat-to-like-you
June 2018
BBC Two Natural World
“The super squirrels.”
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b7jdwp
May 17, 2018
National Geographic
“Why you're probably training your cat all wrong.” Linda Lombardi
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/05/animals-cats-training-pets/
April 11, 2018
Inverse
“Why cats do the "slow blink" at their owners.” Rae Paoletta
https://www.inverse.com/article/43553-why-cats-slow-blink-humans-science-explains
April 9, 2018
Mercury News
“UC Berkeley research shows squirrel behavior is not so nutty.” Laura Shields
https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/04/09/uc-berkeley-research-shows-squirrel-behavior-is-
not-so-nutty/
March 22, 2018
Psychology Today
“Do children with cats have more mental health problems?” Hal Herzog
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animals-and-us/201803/do-children-cats-have-more-
mental-health-problems
March 14, 2018
Catster
“What are cats scared of? 6 things cats are scared of and how to help them overcome those
fears.” Denise LeBeau
http://www.catster.com/cat-behavior/what-are-cats-scared-of-top-things-cats-are-scared-of-and-
how-to-help
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March 12, 2018
Inverse
“Why cats knock everything over, according to science.” Rae Paoletta
https://www.inverse.com/article/42180-why-do-cats-knock-everything-over-science-explains
January 17, 2018
Mental Floss
“What makes a cat's tail puff up when it's scared?” Kirstin Fawcett
http://mentalfloss.com/article/524452/what-makes-cats-tail-puff-when-its-scared
December 24, 2017
Inverse
“Why cats love destroying Christmas trees, according to science.” Rae Paoletta
https://www.inverse.com/article/39718-why-cats-like-christmas-trees-science
December 19, 2017
Inverse
“Why your cat runs around at night like a maniac, according to science.” Rae Paoletta
https://www.inverse.com/article/39459-why-does-my-cat-run-around-at-night-according-to-
science
December 5, 2017
Inverse
“Why cats show you their butt, according to science.” Rae Paoletta
https://www.inverse.com/article/39065-why-cats-show-you-butt-science
December 1, 2017
Scientific American
“Squirrels can store the same kinds of nuts in specific groupings.” Steve Mirsky
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/squirrels-can-store-the-same-kinds-of-nuts-in-
specific-groupings/
November 27, 2017
Inverse
“Why cats follow you to the bathroom, according to science.” Rae Paoletta
https://www.inverse.com/article/38778-why-do-cats-follow-you-to-bathroom
November 26, 2017
Catster
“What is a Cat Kiss?” Denise LeBeau
http://www.catster.com/cat-behavior/what-is-a-cat-kiss
November 8, 2017
Inverse
“Why cats love boxes, according to science.” Rae Paoletta
https://www.inverse.com/article/38257-why-do-cats-like-boxes
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October 6, 2017
The Atlantic
“Squirrels sort their nuts like you sort your fridge.” Veronique Greenwood
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/10/nuts-4-nuts/542286/
September 22, 2017
The Daily Californian
“Squirrels organize their favorite nuts by type, UC Berkeley researchers find.” Anjali
Shrivastava
http://www.dailycal.org/2017/09/22/squirrels-organize-favorite-nuts-type-uc-berkeley-
researchers-find/
September 7, 2017
Mental Floss
“Why are cats afraid of cucumbers?” Kirstin Fawcett
http://mentalfloss.com/article/503775/why-are-cats-afraid-cucumbers
June 2017
Paw Culture
“Why do cats love small spaces?” Teresa Traverse
http://www.pawculture.com/tips-advice/cat-behavior/why-do-cats-love-small-spaces/
April 25, 2017
Mother Nature Network
“How to mess with your cat by drawing a square.” Mary Jo DiLonardo
http://www.mnn.com/family/pets/stories/cat-square-trick
April 10, 2017
Live Science
“How much do cats and dogs remember?” Laura Geggel,
http://www.livescience.com/58602-do-cats-dogs-have-long-term-memories.html
April 5, 2017
The Conscious Cat
“Interview with Cat Behaviorist Mikel Delgado.” Ingrid King
http://consciouscat.net/2017/04/05/interview-cat-behaviorist-mikel-delgado/
March 29, 2017
KCRW Radio, Interview by Madeleine Brand
“UC Berkeley scientist finds meaning in the nut-gathering habits of squirrels.”
https://www.kcrw.com/news-culture/shows/press-play-with-madeleine-brand/who-will-build-
trumps-wall#seg-uc-berkeley-scientist-finds-meaning-in-the-nut-gathering-habits-of-squirrels
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March 28, 2017
Los Angeles Times
“Going nuts for squirrels at UC Berkeley's animal cognition lab.” Teresa Watanabe
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-uc-berkeley-squirrels-20170326-story.html
December 14, 2016
Washington Post
“Squirrels have declared war on Christmas.” Karin Brulliard
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/animalia/wp/2016/12/14/squirrels-have-declared-war-on-
christmas/?postshare=811481750331919&tid=ss_tw&utm_term=.e7b2f022801d
December 12, 2016
Scientific American
“How to enrich cats' lives: Food puzzles for cats.” Felicity Muth
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/not-bad-science/how-to-enrich-cats-lives-food-puzzles-for-
cats/
November 11, 2016
David Feldman Show Podcast
“Cats! Cats! Cats!”
http://davidfeldmanshow.com/cats-cats-cats/
Cuteness.com
“Do cats and dogs know when I’m on my period?” and “Do dogs and cats know when you're
having sex?” Allegra Ringo
https://www.cuteness.com/blog/content/do-cats-and-dogs-know-when-im-on-my-period
https://www.cuteness.com/blog/content/do-dogs-and-cats-know-when-youre-having-sex
October 27, 2016
Berkeley News
“Nuts about squirrels: A Q&A with Mikel Delgado.” Gretchen Kell
http://news.berkeley.edu/2016/10/27/nuts-about-squirrels-a-qa-with-mikel-delgado/
October 25, 2016
Washington Post
“How to keep your cat from losing its mind.” Karin Brulliard
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/animalia/wp/2016/10/25/how-to-keep-your-cat-from-
losing-its-mind/
September 27, 2016
Newsweek
“How to prevent your cat from getting bored and fat.” Jessica Firger
http://www.newsweek.com/2016/10/07/heres-how-prevent-your-cat-getting-bored-and-fat-
503053.html
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September 23, 2016
Campus Movie Fest, Jury Award
“Campus pets: The squirrels of UC Berkeley.” Abby Jackson-Gain
http://www.campusmoviefest.com/movies/50048-campus-pets-the-squirrels-of-uc-berkeley
September 21, 2016
PBS Newshour
“What squirrels can teach humans about frustration.” Gabriela Quiros
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/squirrels-frustration-humans/
September 20, 2016
KQED: Deep Look
“Watch these frustrated squirrels go nuts.” Gabriela Quiros
https://ww2.kqed.org/science/2016/09/20/watch-these-frustrated-squirrels-go-nuts/
September 18, 2016
Sarasota News Radio
Pet Buzz Radio, Charlotte Reed
Interview about using food puzzles with cats
http://sarasotanewsradio.iheart.com/media/play/27325031/
September 9, 2016
Live Science
“Who knew? Cats like to work for their food.” Laura Geggel
http://www.livescience.com/56033-food-puzzles-help-cats-thrive.html
August 29, 2016
KGO Radio, San Francisco
On air appearance with Ronn Owens, answering caller questions about cats
http://www.kgoradio.com/2016/08/29/ronn-owens-cat-and-dog-behaviorists/
July 20, 2016
New York Magazine
“Are pets as happy as their owners think they are?” Melissa Dahl
http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2016/07/ethics-of-pet-keeping.html
June 17, 2016
Huffington Post
“Wait, do cats really understand physics? That’s what a new study claims, but some cat experts
are skeptical.” Hilary Hanson
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/cats-understand-physics-
study_us_5764351de4b0fbbc8bea4108
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May 22, 2016
KCBS Radio, San Francisco
Radio interview with Jeff Bell, about publication “Inaccessibility of reinforcement increases
persistence and signaling behavior in the fox squirrel, Sciurus niger.”
May 12, 2016
Slate
“The secret language of campus squirrels: Berkeley researchers read the body language of a
twitchy, anxious mammal.” Rachel Gross
http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2016/05/squirrels_express_frustration
_by_twitching_their_tails_researchers_say.html
April 5, 2016
“Unseen city: The majesty of pigeons, the discreet charm of snails & other wonders of the urban
wilderness.” Nathanael Johnson
Publisher: Rodale Books
April 4, 2016
Washington Post
“I trained my cat to cuddle with me. Is his love real?” Sadie Dingfelder
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/animalia/wp/2016/04/04/i-trained-my-cat-to-cuddle-
with-me-is-his-love-real/
March 30, 2016
Tails Pet Magazine
“The science behind why cat videos make us happy.” Laura Drucker
http://www.tailsinc.com/2016/03/the-science-behind-why-cat-videos-make-us-happy/
March 1, 2016
Atlas Obscura
“How to speak cat.” Dan Nosowitz
http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/how-to-speak-cat
January 26, 2016
The ShoKo Show Blog
“The benefits of clicker training your cat.” Rob Moore
http://www.theshokoshow.com/clicker-training-your-cat/
November 5, 2015
Huffington Post
“No, a study did not find that your cat wants to kill you.” Hilary Hanson
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/cat-wants-to-kill-you-study-
debunked_563a88ffe4b0307f2cac03c2?d40od2t9
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October 26, 2015
Huffington Post
“Some cat colors linked to aggression, but don't base your pet choice on it.” Hilary Hanson
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/cat-color-aggression-calico-
tortoiseshell_562e6b32e4b00aa54a4a8a77?y2pgb9
October 15, 2015
BBC News
“Is a cafe full of cats the cure for stressed-out workers?” Peter Bowes
http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20151014-the-latest-craze-for-stressed-out-workers-is-
grumpy-cat-approved
September 8, 2015
CNN News
“This is what your cat is really trying to say.” Melissa Dahl
http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/08/health/what-your-cat-is-trying-to-say/
September 3, 2015
Care.com
“How long do cats sleep?” Erica Loop
https://www.care.com/a/how-long-do-cats-sleep-20150928013032
August 13, 2015
Atlas Obscura
“Is a squirrel smarter than a fifth grader?” Dan Nosowitz
http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/is-a-squirrel-smarter-than-a-fifthgrader
July 27, 2015
Minnesota Public Radio/Southern California Public Radio
“Brains On - Cats: Glowing eyes, puffy tails and secret purrs.” Molly Bloom
http://www.brainson.org/cats-glowing-eyes-puffy-tails-and-secret-purrs/
June 15, 2015
New York Times
“After blackout in California, a squirrel seems too convenient a scapegoat.” Ronnie Cohen
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/16/us/after-blackout-in-california-a-squirrel-seems-too-
convenient-a-scapegoat.html
April 29, 2015
New York Magazine
“Your cat is trying to talk to you.” Melissa Dahl
http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2015/04/your-cat-is-trying-to-talk-to-you.html#
March, 2015
National Geographic Kids
“Real-Life cat burglar.” Kitson Jazynka
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March 1, 2015
Science Today
“Are you a dog person or a cat person?” Benton Cheung
https://soundcloud.com/sciencetoday/pets
January 20, 2015
The Dodo
“Attention pet owner: Being neurotic is a good thing.” Ben Guarino
https://www.thedodo.com/helicopter-parenting-pets-943109416.html
January 19, 2015
PetziBlog
“Berkeley Study: Helicopter Parenting and Cat Ladies are the best for their pets! (and a little
interview with the authors behind it).” Anna Muggiati
http://petzila.blogspot.com/2015/01/berkeley-study-helicopter-parenting-and.html
January 16, 2015
KGO radio
Radio interview with Lesley Brinkley about publication “Are emotionally attached companion
animal caregivers conscientious and neurotic? Factors that affect the human–companion animal
relationship.”
December 4, 2014
Quartz
“There’s science behind your inexplicably close relationship with your cat.” Gwynn Guilford
http://qz.com/304236/theres-science-behind-your-inexplicably-close-relationship-with-your-cat/
October 31, 2014
California Magazine
“A feline first: Welcome, would-be adopters, to the nation’s first cat café.” Kate McFinley
http://alumni.berkeley.edu/california-magazine/just-in/2014-10-31/feline-first-welcome-would-
be-adopters-nations-first-cat-caf
August 2014
Cat Fancy
“Cats and Babies: 13 Steps for successful introductions.” Shana Lear.
April 24, 2014
The Daily Californian
“Research correlates animal self-control with brain size.” Sahil Chinoy.
http://www.dailycal.org/2014/04/24/research-correlates-animal-self-control-brain-size/
March 12, 2014
PBS Next Avenue
“Why you should adopt a senior cat.” Donna Jackal
http://www.nextavenue.org/blog/why-you-should-adopt-senior-cat
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March 2013
California Magazine, Spring 2013
“A squirrelly proposal.” Brendan Buhler
http://alumni.berkeley.edu/california-magazine/spring-2013-growing/squirrelly-proposal
March 2013
Cat Fancy
“Upwardly mobile.” Natalie Friedrich Kidd
November 8, 2012
The Daily Californian
“Psychology graduate student finds patterns in animal behavior.” Pooja Mhatre
http://www.dailycal.org/2012/11/08/mikel-delgado-profile/
October 31, 2012
San Francisco Chronicle
“Black cats have bad luck getting adopted.” Caroline Jones
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Black-cats-have-bad-luck-getting-adopted-3994355.php
October 30, 2012
Indy Star
“Superstitions make it tough for black cats and dogs to be adopted.” Betsy Reason
http://www.indystar.com/article/20121031/LIFE/211010315/Superstitions-make-tough-black-
cats-dogs-adopted
October 24, 2012
KPCC Radio, Southern California Public Radio.
“POLL: Black cats are 'bad luck' and how fur-color stereotypes affect adoption rates.” Meghan
McCarty
http://www.scpr.org/programs/take-two/2012/10/24/28989/black-cats-are-bad-luck-and-how-fur-
color-stereoty/
The Daily Californian
“Cats judged for color, says UC Berkeley study.” Libby Rainey
http://www.dailycal.org/2012/10/24/cats/
October 23, 2012
KGO Radio, San Francisco
Radio interview with Kristin Haynes about publication “Human perceptions of coat color as an
indicator of domestic cat personality.”
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October 8, 2012.
The Daily Californian
“UC Berkeley researchers find ties between squirrel behavior and human psychology.” Lindsey
Lohman
http://www.dailycal.org/2012/10/08/uc-berkeley-researchers-find-ties-between-squirrel-and-
human-psychology/
October 3, 2012
KCBS Radio, San Francisco
Interview with Janice Wright about squirrel research in the Jacobs Lab.
http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/22589730/966799174/name/SQUIRRELS
June 19, 2011
San Francisco Chronicle
“Cat steals from everyone in San Mateo neighborhood.” Carolyn Jones
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Cat-steals-from-everyone-in-San-Mateo-neighborhood-
2367923.php
September 8, 2008
San Francisco Chronicle
“My crash course in cat care.” Amelia Glynn
http://blog.sfgate.com/pets/2008/09/08/my-crash-course-in-cat-care/
Studio One Networks, 2008
“Secrets to cat playtime perfection revealed.” Elizabeth Wasserman
http://www.americanownews.com/story/7559423/secrets-to-cat-playtime-perfection-revealed
Cat Fancy February 2005
“Hello Kitty!” Deborah Draper
http://www.catchannel.com/ready/article_18432.aspx
Press Coverage of Research
April 2, 2019
The Takeout
Study: Cats should work harder for their food.
https://thetakeout.com/cat-food-puzzle-study-1833744917
March 27, 2019
Mercury News
New study says cats should work for their food.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/03/27/new-study-says-cats-should-work-for-their-food/
September 18, 2017
Science Magazine
Totally nuts: Squirrels bury their food according to type.
http://www.sciencemag.org/news/sifter/totally-nuts-squirrels-bury-their-food-according-type
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September 14, 2017
US News & World Report
Health Buzz: Squirrels actually have a method to organizing their nuts, study says.
https://health.usnews.com/wellness/health-buzz/articles/2017-09-14/squirrels-actually-have-a-
method-to-organizing-their-nuts-study-says
Popular Science
Squirrels are so organized it’s nuts .
http://www.popsci.com/squirrels-organized
Irish Examiner
This is how squirrels organise their favourite nuts.
http://www.irishexaminer.com/examviral/this-is-how-squirrels-organise-their-favourite-nuts-
805952.html
Mother Nature Network
These fox squirrels use 'chunking' to sort and organize their nuts.
https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/blogs/fox-squirrels-use-chunking-sort-and-
organize-their-nuts
Mental Floss
Squirrels are probably more organized than you, study finds.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/504458/squirrels-are-probably-more-organized-you-study-finds
September 13, 2017
Daily Mail
Squirrels put their groceries away just like we do! Study finds they organize stashes of nuts by
variety, quality and even preference.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4882038/Squirrels-organize-stashes-nuts-
variety.html
Atlas Obscura
Squirrels organize their nuts to make them easier to remember.
http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/squirrels-caching-chunking-memory-system
September 12, 2017
Berkeley News
Fox squirrels use ‘chunking’ to organize their favorite nuts.
http://news.berkeley.edu/2017/09/12/nut-chunking/
August 24, 2017
British Psychological Society
Lazy bees and clean hyenas: Review finds that animals vary in trait conscientiousness.
https://beta.bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/lazy-bees-and-clean-hyenas-review-finds-animals-vary-
trait-conscientiousness
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May 24, 2017
Daily Mail
Animals are conscientious too: Researchers find reptiles, birds, and even insects show scruples
and a strong work ethic.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4538366/Reptiles-birds-insects-demonstrate-
consciencitousness.html
May 23, 2017
Berkeley News
Birds, bees and other critters have scruples, and for good reason.
http://news.berkeley.edu/2017/05/23/animalscruples/
September 19, 2016
How Stuff Works
Hear and Now: Cats dig food puzzles.
http://now.howstuffworks.com/2016/09/19/hear-now-cats-dig-food-puzzles
September 15, 2016
Mother Nature Network
Let your kitty play with his food.
http://www.mnn.com/family/pets/stories/let-your-kitty-play-his-food
September 14, 2016
AOL.com
You're probably feeding your cat all wrong.
http://www.aol.com/article/2016/09/14/youre-probably-feeding-your-cat-all-wrong/21472261/
September 13, 2016
How Stuff Works
Letting your cat work for food makes her happier, healthier.
http://now.howstuffworks.com/2016/09/13/letting-your-cat-work-food-makes-her-happier-
healthier
September 8, 2016
Consumer Affairs
Feeder puzzles can improve the health of your indoor cat, study finds.
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/feeder-puzzles-can-improve-the-health-of-your-indoor-
cat-study-finds-090816.html
September 6, 2016
The Frisky
Unlike lazy humans, cats actually like having to work for their food, a new study says.
http://www.thefrisky.com/2016-09-06/unlike-lazy-humans-cats-actually-like-having-to-work-
for-their-food/
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Lifehacker
Improve your cat's health and happiness with some DIY puzzle feeders.
http://lifehacker.com/improve-your-cats-health-and-happiness-with-some-diy-pu-1786275207
Discovery Channel Canada
Daily Planet
Television coverage of food puzzle paper.
September 2, 2016
Pickle
The key to keeping your indoor cat from getting bored? Food.
http://pickle.nine.com.au/2016/09/02/12/32/food-puzzles-for-cats
September 1, 2016
Science Daily
Food puzzles enhance feline wellbeing.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160901092831.htm
Gizmodo
Cats are happier and healthier when you make them work for their food.
http://gizmodo.com/cats-are-happier-and-healthier-when-you-make-them-work-1786057743
Daily Mail
Scientists reveal DIY food puzzles really can boost your cat's health - and turn it into an ace
hunter.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3769436/Scientists-reveal-DIY-food-puzzles-
boost-cat-s-health-turn-ace-hunter.html
Inverse
Science figured out why Garfield was so fat and grumpy.
https://www.inverse.com/article/20510-cats-grumpy-work-for-food
Science 2.0
Food puzzles enhance feline wellbeing.
http://www.science20.com/news_articles/food_puzzles_enhance_feline_wellbeing-179630
VetSurgeon.org
Food puzzles enhance feline wellbeing.
https://www.vetsurgeon.org/news/b/veterinary_news/archive/2016/09/01/140072.aspx
Phys.org
Food puzzles enhance feline wellbeing.
http://phys.org/news/2016-09-food-puzzles-feline-wellbeing.html
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May 16, 2016
Mother Nature Network
What frustrated squirrels can teach us about perseverance.
http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/blogs/what-frustrated-squirrels-can-teach-us-about-
perseverance
May 12, 2016
Discovery Channel Canada
Daily Planet
Television coverage of research with fox squirrels.
International Business Times UK
Frustrated fox squirrels flick their tails furiously when they can't get at nuts.
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/frustrated-fox-squirrels-flick-their-tails-furiously-when-they-cant-get-
nuts-1559747
San Francisco Chronicle
Cal psychologists annoyed campus squirrels to observe their responses to frustration.
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Cal-Berkeley-study-frustrated-squirrels-for-7465005.php
May 11, 2016
Daily News
How to spot a squirrel going nuts: Creatures flick their tails when they are annoyed, reveal
scientists.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3585825/How-spot-squirrel-going-nuts-
Researchers-reveal-flick-tail-annoyed.html
Phys.org
Study reveals fox squirrels' tell-tail signs of frustration.
http://phys.org/news/2016-05-reveals-fox-squirrels-tell-tail-frustration.html
May 10, 2016
Fox squirrels’ tell-tail signs of frustration.
http://news.berkeley.edu/2016/05/10/fox-squirrels-frustration/
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160511133204.htm
KOFY ABC7 News
Television coverage of research with fox squirrels.
July 14, 2015
Psychology Today
Why you may want to be a cat person (or have one around).
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/tech-support/201507/why-you-may-want-be-cat-person-
or-have-one-around
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January 20, 2015
Consumer Affairs
Helicopter parents may make good pet parents: A study finds that needy, neurotic people are
kind to their pets.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/helicopter-parents-may-make-good-pet-parents-
012015.html
January 19, 2015
Psych Central
Loving pet owners score high in neuroticism.
http://psychcentral.com/news/2015/01/19/loving-pet-owners-score-high-in-
neuroticism/80125.html
January 17, 2015
Headlines and Global News
Cat ladies are real! All pet owners are needy, but 'cat people' are more neurotic, study says.
http://www.hngn.com/articles/60978/20150117/official-crazy-cat-ladies-exist-pet-owners-more-
neurotic-needy.htm
January 16, 2015
British Psychological Society
The characteristics that pet owners share.
http://www.bps.org.uk/news/characteristics-pet-owners-share
Huffington Post
Your pet says more about your personality than you might think.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/16/pet-owners-personality-traits-
video_n_6480690.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063
Free Press Journal
Helicopter parenting is good for pets, not for your kids.
http://www.freepressjournal.in/helicopter-parenting-is-good-for-pets-not-for-your-kids
January 15, 2015
Sierra Leone Times
Helicopter parenting is good for your pets, not for your kids.
http://www.sierraleonetimes.com/index.php/sid/229376313
The Daily Mail
It's official, crazy cat ladies DO exist: Pet owners are more neurotic and needy, claims study.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2911381/It-s-official-crazy-cat-ladies-exist-Pet-
owners-neurotic-needy-cliams-study.html
January 14, 2015
Helicopter parenting better for pets than for kids.
https://newscenter.berkeley.edu/2015/01/14/pet-parenting/
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/01/150114162823.htm
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(e)Science News
Helicopter parenting: Good for your pets, bad for your kids.
http://esciencenews.com/sources/scientific.blogging/2015/01/14/helicopter.parenting.good.for.yo
ur.pets.bad.for.your.kids
Science World Report
Cat people are a little neurotic, study shows.
http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/21243/20150114/cat-people-are-a-little-neurotic-
study-shows.htm
Fox News 6
Study: Overbearing, neurotic “helicopter parenting” may be a good thing when it comes to our
pets.
http://fox6now.com/2015/01/15/study-overbearing-neurotic-helicopter-parenting-may-be-a-
good-thing-when-it-comes-to-our-pets/
August 12, 2014
Noldus Behavioral Research Blog
The relationship between food scarcity and caching in fox squirrels.
http://info.noldus.com/the-relationship-between-food-scarcity-and-caching-in-fox-squirrels
April 24, 2014
Nature World News
Animals with greatest self-control have big brains and broad diets.
http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/6731/20140424/animals-with-greatest-self-control-
have-big-brains-and-broad-diets-videos.htm
April 22, 2014
National Geographic
This is how you study the evolution of animal intelligence.
http://phenomena.nationalgeographic.com/2014/04/22/this-is-how-you-study-the-evolution-of-
animal-intelligence/
April 21, 2014
Brain size matters when it comes to animal self-control.
http://newscenter.berkeley.edu/2014/04/21/animalselfcontrol/
March 28, 2014
Plos Blogs
Squirrels – Nut sleuths or just nuts?
http://blogs.plos.org/everyone/2014/03/28/squirrels-nut-sleuths-just-nuts/
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October 30, 2012
Livescience and Fox News
Black cats beware: Kitty lovers think you're aloof.
http://www.livescience.com/24404-black-cats-superstition-personality.html
http://www.foxnews.com/science/2012/10/30/black-cats-beware-kitty-lovers-think-youre-aloof/
October 29, 2012
Smithsonian
Judging a cat (wrongly) by the color of its coat.
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/ist/?next=/science-nature/judging-a-cat-wrongly-by-the-color-
of-its-coat-97549864/
October 26, 2012
Futurity
Don’t believe what you hear about black cats.
http://www.futurity.org/don%E2%80%99t-believe-what-you-hear-about-black-cats/
October 25, 2012
Popular Science
Furry racism at the pound: Why is it harder for black cats to find homes? A Berkeley study
searches for the link between cat color and cat personality.
http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2012-10/why-it-harder-black-cats-find-homes
October 24, 2012
Vice Magazine
Humans are totally biased towards cats of different colors, study says.
http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/humans-are-totally-biased-towards-cats-of-different-colors-
study-says
United Press International
Study: Cat colors can affect adoption rate.
http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2012/10/24/Study-Cat-colors-can-affect-adoption-
rate/69711351127553/
Huffington Post
Cats face discrimination over fur color, new survey shows.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/24/cats-face-discrimi.nation-fur-color-
survey_n_2006937.html
Buzz Feed
Can you judge a cat by its color? A study shows humans think they can.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/annanorth/can-you-judge-a-cat-by-its-color
Red Orbit
Feline typecasting has a negative impact on adoption rates.
http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1112718893/cat-color-typecasting-personality-102412/
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October 23, 2012
The Times of India
Why you shouldn’t judge cats by their colour.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/pets/Why-you-shouldnt-judge-cats-by-
their-colour/articleshow/16941262.cms
io9
People believe tortoiseshell cats are "aloof" and "intolerant," study finds.
http://io9.com/5954334/people-believe-tortoiseshell-cats-are-aloof-and-intolerant-study-finds
University of California at Berkeley Newcenter
Don’t be so fast to judge a cat by its color, study warns.
http://newscenter.berkeley.edu/2012/10/23/cat-color/
October 8, 2012
Iran Daily
How rodents save for hard times.
http://old.iran-daily.com/1391/7/17/MainPaper/4349/Page/8/Index.htm.
October 5, 2012
The Daily Mail
Why we squirrel our savings away: Researchers explore how rodents save for hard times.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2213356/Researchers-explore-rodents-save-hard-
times.html
October 4, 2012
Live Science
Fox squirrels diversify their nut-savings.
http://www.livescience.com/23728-fox-squirrels-diversify-their-nut-savings.html
Science Daily
Fox squirrels show long-term investment savvy when hoarding nuts.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/10/121004121642.htm
October 3, 2012
Fox squirrels show long-term investment savvy when hoarding nuts.
http://newscenter.berkeley.edu/2012/10/03/squirrelnuts/
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